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Big Picture, Episode 246, A Second Life
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 246 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 20 mins
This Episode of The Big Picture, produced by the US Army Pictorial Service, is about the Army Ordinance Corps.
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 246 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 20 mins
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This Episode of The Big Picture, produced by the US Army Pictorial Service, is about the Army Ordinance Corps.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Equipment, Military issue, Weapons and ordnance, Soldiers, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 248, Sports for All
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 248 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 5 mins
This Episode of The Big Picture, produced by the US Army Pictorial Service, is about the Army's extensive sports program.
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 248 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 5 mins
Description
This Episode of The Big Picture, produced by the US Army Pictorial Service, is about the Army's extensive sports program.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Military training, Sports, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 249, This is Aberdeen
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 249 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 27 mins
This is an on-the-spot report from the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, as to the activities going on -- activities to prove our military equipment the finest in any Army. Lieutenant John Mortimer interviews key personnel at Aberdeen, bringing out the importance of the individual's job in "testing for the best."
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 249 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 27 mins
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This is an on-the-spot report from the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, as to the activities going on -- activities to prove our military equipment the finest in any Army. Lieutenant John Mortimer interviews key personnel at Aberdeen, bringing out the importance of the individual's job in "testing for the best."
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Topic / Theme
Weapons and ordnance, Museums, Weapons testing, Transportation, Military tanks, Trucks, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 250, Olympics
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 250 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Every four years an event of breathtaking excitement, color and pageantry takes place in the world of sports--in the greatest of all athletics and competitions--the Olympic Games. In 1952, American athletes performed magnificently in competition, achieving the final victory in the unofficial team standings. Contri...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 250 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Description
Every four years an event of breathtaking excitement, color and pageantry takes place in the world of sports--in the greatest of all athletics and competitions--the Olympic Games. In 1952, American athletes performed magnificently in competition, achieving the final victory in the unofficial team standings. Contributing greatly to that victory were 80 men of our Armed Forces. Here, released for the first time on THE BIG PICTURE, is the story of o...
Every four years an event of breathtaking excitement, color and pageantry takes place in the world of sports--in the greatest of all athletics and competitions--the Olympic Games. In 1952, American athletes performed magnificently in competition, achieving the final victory in the unofficial team standings. Contributing greatly to that victory were 80 men of our Armed Forces. Here, released for the first time on THE BIG PICTURE, is the story of our Armed Forces athletes in one of the most closely contested Olympiads of all time."
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Athletes, Athletic events, Contests and competitions, Sports, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 251, Pictorial Report Number 5
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 251 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
A fascinating but little known organization is the Army Exhibit Unit which visually dramatizes vital parts of the Army's story ... shows you the operation of this unit and one of its most striking displays--the recreation of prison life in North Korea. The second feature is a documentary about the Japanese Securit...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 251 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
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A fascinating but little known organization is the Army Exhibit Unit which visually dramatizes vital parts of the Army's story ... shows you the operation of this unit and one of its most striking displays--the recreation of prison life in North Korea. The second feature is a documentary about the Japanese Security Guard. Since the end of World War II, Japan has been recovering steadily from the destruction and humiliation of that war. To the Uni...
A fascinating but little known organization is the Army Exhibit Unit which visually dramatizes vital parts of the Army's story ... shows you the operation of this unit and one of its most striking displays--the recreation of prison life in North Korea. The second feature is a documentary about the Japanese Security Guard. Since the end of World War II, Japan has been recovering steadily from the destruction and humiliation of that war. To the United States Army, which went to Japan as an occupation force, and stays there now by mutual consent as a protector, Japan has also been winning a place of honor and trust. One of the functions which reflects this trust is the operation of the Japanese Security Guard. The third subject deals with Mobile Map Service. The Army Map Service is the largest mapping service in the world. Among its components are the mobile mapping units which can follow combat organizations into action, producing on-the-spot large quantities of maps for the all-essential guidance of troops in battle. For this report, THE BIG PICTURE goes to Germany where viewers will see one of these mobile units in action. The final report is a look at the American Forces Network which supplies American style radio service to our Armed Forces in Europe. The men and women of the United States Army are the best equipped and the best trained in the world, and because of functions like the American Forces Network, the best informed.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Maps, Military personnel, Military training, Prisoner of war camps, Radio programs, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 252, The Alaskan Scout and Alaskan Command
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 252 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
A century ago, Alaska, our most northern frontier, was popularly called "Seward's Folly." The top of the world seemed remote then. Today, the polar concept has changed our ideas of distances and now that which was once considered a wasteland, is of great military importance and a vital link in our preparations to...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 252 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
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A century ago, Alaska, our most northern frontier, was popularly called "Seward's Folly." The top of the world seemed remote then. Today, the polar concept has changed our ideas of distances and now that which was once considered a wasteland, is of great military importance and a vital link in our preparations to insure security. The mission of our Army in Alaska is to repel any aggressive action, and be prepared to hit back. An important segment...
A century ago, Alaska, our most northern frontier, was popularly called "Seward's Folly." The top of the world seemed remote then. Today, the polar concept has changed our ideas of distances and now that which was once considered a wasteland, is of great military importance and a vital link in our preparations to insure security. The mission of our Army in Alaska is to repel any aggressive action, and be prepared to hit back. An important segment of our force which is fulfilling that purpose, are men who were born above the Arctic Circle -- the Alaskan Scouts. They, along with the rest of our military establishment, undergo constant training and reevaluation in this land where nature herself is hostile -- Alaska.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Military life, Military training, Civil defense, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 253, Pictorial Report Number 6
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 253 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 20 mins
Three reports in one: First, a look at ROTC; second the story of the many civilians who play a vital role in our defense effort; and third, the island of hope for millions of free Chinese -- Formosa.
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 253 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 20 mins
Description
Three reports in one: First, a look at ROTC; second the story of the many civilians who play a vital role in our defense effort; and third, the island of hope for millions of free Chinese -- Formosa.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Civilians, Manufactured material, Military personnel, Military training, Occupations, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 254, Japan--Our Far East Partner
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 254 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Japan is the key to the fate of the Far East. Once again for the second time in the march of modern history those words have urgent reality. But now there is a difference in their meaning. THE BIG PICTURE cameras focus on the United States Army which has come to know Japan well in recent years -- in war, in occupa...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 254 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
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Japan is the key to the fate of the Far East. Once again for the second time in the march of modern history those words have urgent reality. But now there is a difference in their meaning. THE BIG PICTURE cameras focus on the United States Army which has come to know Japan well in recent years -- in war, in occupation, and finally, in partnership. In the record of that relationship there can be found the changing symbol of Japan's place in the Fa...
Japan is the key to the fate of the Far East. Once again for the second time in the march of modern history those words have urgent reality. But now there is a difference in their meaning. THE BIG PICTURE cameras focus on the United States Army which has come to know Japan well in recent years -- in war, in occupation, and finally, in partnership. In the record of that relationship there can be found the changing symbol of Japan's place in the Far East. Once it was a symbol of destruction. Today we look upon it with hope as a symbol of stability.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Cultural assimilation, Cultural identity, Humanitarian aid, Industry, International relations, Military occupation, Postwar reconstruction, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 255, Rebirth of Seoul
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 255 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 10 mins
In Korea, the aggressor's challenge was met and turned back by the United Forces of the world's free nations. Yet in the backwash of war there always remains a second challenge -- the thousands of orphans, the millions of homeless, the countless villages and cities ravaged and almost completely destroyed. Our came...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 255 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 10 mins
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In Korea, the aggressor's challenge was met and turned back by the United Forces of the world's free nations. Yet in the backwash of war there always remains a second challenge -- the thousands of orphans, the millions of homeless, the countless villages and cities ravaged and almost completely destroyed. Our cameras focus on one such city, Seoul, the Capital of the Republic of Korea. It is the story of a city twice the parade ground of Communist...
In Korea, the aggressor's challenge was met and turned back by the United Forces of the world's free nations. Yet in the backwash of war there always remains a second challenge -- the thousands of orphans, the millions of homeless, the countless villages and cities ravaged and almost completely destroyed. Our cameras focus on one such city, Seoul, the Capital of the Republic of Korea. It is the story of a city twice the parade ground of Communist troops, four times a battlefield. Rebirth of Seoul is also the story of man's enduring will to triumph in the face of the greatest adversity. With other free members of the United Nations, the United States met the Communist attack in Korea with bravery and sacrifice. Today, Americans, individually and through our government, are responding to the needs of the people of South Korea with generosity and compassion.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Humanitarian aid, Military aid, Military occupation, Postwar reconstruction, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 256, The Steel Ring
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 256 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
The threat of atomic attack hangs over America in these times of lukewarm peace. An enemy can choose his time and place. There will be no warning. Our only defense is to be ready. THE BIG PICTURE camera shows you "The Steel Ring," the complicated defense lines of radars and guns which surround our country and citi...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 256 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Description
The threat of atomic attack hangs over America in these times of lukewarm peace. An enemy can choose his time and place. There will be no warning. Our only defense is to be ready. THE BIG PICTURE camera shows you "The Steel Ring," the complicated defense lines of radars and guns which surround our country and cities.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Lines of defense, Military personnel, Weapons and ordnance, Sciences, Civil defense, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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